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very distinct and desirable species, that takes more kindly to artificial 
conditions than do some of the New Guinea species. A plant here, 
recently in flower, has gone on increasing in size and strength annually, it 
is in a pot, and receives water only when the material is dry when growing, 
and when at rest the supply is very limited indeed. D. Dearii always 
remains in the Warm house, and is supplied with water immediately the 
compost of peat and moss show signs of becoming dry. If allowed, this 
species would soon flower itself to death, as it produces its blooms in such 
profusion, and which are also of such a lasting character, that exhaustion 
would take place, if allow to perfect all its flowers. Further remarks on 
this genus must stand over until next time. 
The Phalznopses are to many of such an incorrigible nature that few 
attempt their cultivation, and fewer attain any marked success in that 
direction, failure in many instances being due to the placing of too much 
moss about their roots, and this kept constantly saturated, the prevailing 
idea being that these plants relish a large amount of moisture, and so they 
do, but not applied directly to the plant, when smothered in moss. The 
time has now arrived when all the old moss, and as many of the crocks 
that have no roots attached, should be removed, and replaced with other 
crocks and fresh living moss. A very thin layer of the latter should be 
used, and only on the surface of the crocks, none being needed between the 
bars of the basket. Phalanopses thrive best in suspended baskets, for 
several reasons. They are out of the reach of cockroaches and woodlice, 
they come more directly under the influence of the atmospheric conditions, 
and the roots are not liable to become attached to any foreign substance. 
To replace a decayed basket, immerse it in a tank of water for a couple of 
hours, then with the aid of a pair of pliers, pull out the four corner pins of 
the basket, and then by the help of a knife carefully liberate the roots from _ 
the bars, these in most instances coming away freely after the thorough 
soaking. Instead of putting the roots down through the new basket, take 
out one of the bottom bars, bring the leaves together and draw them up 
through to the required level, afterwards replacing the withdrawn bar, then 
fill in with clean crocks, and surface with moss. For some time after 
re-mossing the baskets should not be dipped bodily, but only just to the 
base of the moss, or where there are only a few plants, sprinkle the baskets 
and moss with a fine rosed waterpot, two or three times a week, to prevent 
the moss getting too dry. Where a house can be entirely devoted to these 
plants, top-air should never be employed, and very little at the bottom, so 
long as the atmosphere keeps pure without opening the ventilators. When 
the latter have been used in the morning, they should be closed early in 
the afternoon, the walks, stages, and hot-water pipes should be damped to 
create a nice moist and genial atmosphere. The shading should remain on 
